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Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is an other independent not applicable school in Thatcham, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 2-13, with 323 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-13

Age range

323

Pupils

400

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?

The catchment area for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is set by West Berkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools: 400 places, 81% filled: places available

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools has a published admission number of 400 places. 323 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 400 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West Berkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find West Berkshire school admissions →

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools: School Information

Full address
Marlston House, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9UL
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-13 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
110127

Other Not applicable Schools in Thatcham

If Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Thatcham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools

What is the catchment area for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?

The catchment area for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools oversubscribed?

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools has a capacity of 400 places and currently has 323 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?

Admission to Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is managed by West Berkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools cover?

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is a not applicable school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 2-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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